"There were many a few years ago who kept telling us a republic is inevitable," he said.

"If
this country lasts for a thousand years quite possibly at some point we
might be a republic but I don't think a republic is inevitable any time
soon and similarly I don't see same sex marriage as inevitable."

Yes, a Republic is exactly like two consenting adults in love being denied the right to have their relationship and commitment legally recognised.

UPDATE: Boxing gloves signed by Tony Abbott up for auction at Liberals fund-rasing do in Tamworth. Image via @LisaHerbert